Summary

In Chapter 9, Peggy Pine's niece Clodagh arrives to help Peggy in the dress shop, and she causes a stir in Knockglen because of her short skirts and outlandish style. As a big college dance approaches, Jack and the other boys ask Benny, Eve, Nan, and the other girls to go with them in a large group, preceded by a party at Jack's house. Benny's mother gives her an outfit to wear to the dance, but it needs altering. When Benny asks Clodagh to help, she redesigns the top to show Benny's ample cleavage. Eve dreads taking Heather for an outing, but she is surprised when she has a good time. Benny continues to go to movies with Sean, but she is able to handle his advances successfully thanks to advice from Nan.

When Mother Clare invites herself to visit the convent during Christmas...